Holobaugh lost a unanimous decision to UFC veteran Pat Healy during last Saturday's Strikeforce undercard. It was the final event in Strikeforce history.

Healy, originally scheduled to fight for the promotion's lightweight title, was able to control Holobaugh on the ground and escape several submission attempts from the younger fighter. After the fight, Healy indicated that his own move to the UFC was "a done deal."

Holobaugh, 26, has six of his professional wins by tapout. Though he is largely unknown to casual audiences, Holobaugh has been on the prospect radar for some time. Holobaugh accepted the fight with Healy on only 10 days' notice, stepping in for an injured Jorge Masvidal. Masvidal himself was replacing lightweight belt holder Gilbert Melendez, who had previously backed out because of complications related to a pre-existing shoulder injury.

It was Holobaugh's first fight under the Strikeforce banner. Despite the new stage, the short notice and the far more accomplished opponent, Holobaugh acquitted himself well, staying out of major trouble and working for submissions throughout.

Holobaugh is probably best known for an unusual experience that unfolded outside the cage. On Oct. 27, Holobaugh married his longtime girlfriend, and fought later that day. He won the fight via first-round knockout.